Operating Room Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke Regional Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for Operating Room assignments with rotating days off (no set or consecutive days). On-call 2–3 days per month, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience in surgical specialties including Neurology, ENT, Orthopedics, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Bariatrics, and OB/GYN

Schedule

• Rotating days off (no set or consecutive days)
• On-call 2–3 days per month
• Weekends and holidays as needed

Additional Details

• Flu vaccination is mandatory; no exemptions or declinations accepted
• Scrubs provided
• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Local candidates within 75 miles considered

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including SSN trace, alias searches, nationwide and international checks (if applicable), education verification, and sanction list searches
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
• Immunizations/vaccinations required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Polio
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through March
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (one must be a supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)

Orientation & Onboarding

• Candidates must set up a Duke Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Competency exams and unit-specific training required
• Completion of online modules prior to orientation
• Candidate Badge photo and other facility-specific onboarding requirements

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file

This position offers a diverse surgical environment with advanced technology and a supportive orientation process, ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract in North Carolina.